
James M. Tuttle
1823–1892United States Army general during American Civil War
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Closest of all is James M. Tuttle, from Summerfield, 2 mi away. Nathan B. Scott is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Marion Township. The nearest list is next door in Center Township: one name, LeRoy D. Brown.
Nobody born in Marion Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

United States Army general during American Civil War

U.S. commissioner; deputy magistrate; temperance activist; suffragist

Crater Lake promoter and mail carrier





American businessman and prospector (1902−1987)
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The most names next door are in Center Township: one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Marion Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.